New 2024 Volkswagen ID.7 GTX: Price, specs and release date

Like the look of the Volkswagen ID.7 but wish it was a little sportier? Then check out the details now announced for the ID.7 GTX, which is VW's most powerful electric vehicle yet.

Based on both the Volkswagen ID.7 hatchback and the ID.7 Tourer, the ID.7 GTX ups power to 340PS for a more exhilirating experience. At the same time, both versions have a very decent battery range. Prices start at £61,980.

The zippier ID.7 represents a rival to cars like the Audi A6 E-tron and the BMW i5.

New 2024 Volkswagen ID.7 GTX: price and release date

The new 2024 Volkswagen ID.7 GTX goes on sale on 1 August 2024. Prices start at £61,980 for the hatchback version, and £62,670 for the ID.7 GTX Tourer.

New 2024 Volkswagen ID.7 GTX: range and performance

The new Volkswagen ID.7 GTX gets some external styling tweaks to reflect its sporty nature, but most of the important changes are under the surface. It gets the same 86kWh battery as the ID.7 Pro S, but with an added front motor it gets a chunk more power, up from 286PS to 340PS. The extra motor also gives it all-wheel drive, which VW calls 4MOTION.

That all means that the ID.7 GTX is now VW's most powerful electric vehicle. The hatchback version will speed from 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds, while the ID.7 GTX Tourer manages the same in 5.5 seconds, yet still offers 605 litres of boot space.

According to official figures, the hatchback has a range of up to 366 miles on a full battery, while the Tourer will manage up to 359 miles. Both cars can be charged at speeds of up to 200kW, which means that 10% to 80% charge takes just 26 minutes.

Spec-wise, the GTX models ride on 20-inch alloy wheels and have ventilated and heated massage seats, heated rear seats and a Harman Kardon sound system.